Our fellow French bloggers at Monsieur Marcel successfully launched their e-shop earlier this year and offer a high-quality selection of crisp products from all around the world: an actual cluster of coolness with an enticing French pitch. As a matter of fact, here is our selection of affordable gift ideas for Christmas (knowing that any order made by the 19th of December will be delivered in time for the big event):

Many of us are still looking for the perfect Christmas gifts, that’s why your favorite blog is feeding you everyday with a selection of gift ideas to make your friends and family happy. Let us then introduce a young quality brand: Shinola, a Detroit-based company dedicated to producing American-made products, including watches, bicycles, leather goods, journals, shoe polish, and even cola.

“The world thinks of Detroit as supercool right now because there’s a sense of grittiness and toughness, but there’s also a sense of excitement and optimism here,” says Daniel Caudill, Shinola’s creative director, who has overseen the opening of both Shinola boutiques—one in Detroit and the recently opened shop in N.Y.C.’s Tribeca. As a matter of fact, Shinola launched their collection in France in collaboration with Colette Paris. Check out our selection of their best leather goods below and add that on your list to your Santa before it’s too late!

I’ve decided I wouldn’t spend my next few week-ends running across Paris to find the perfect Christmas gifts, should it be for me or for my beloved ones. Instead, I would just seat behind my desk at home in my PJ and take advantage of some online resellers’ free shipping policies! I’ve started with Mr Porter, which you shouldn’t be surprised about if you’re a regular of this blog. We dudes don’t have much choice when it comes to online shops for proper menswear. If it weren’t for Mr Porter, I’d be short a few shirts and scarves and ties and shoes in my weekly rotations! Stay tuned for daily “wishlist” items in fashion, design, books, skincare, watches and many more until we reach Christmas day!

Black leather and tiny gold details, a receipt for success? Saint Laurent‘s slim leathercard holder makes organization effortless with its clean design. It has room for six cards and includes a zipped compartment for bills or coins. It’s the perfect X-Mas gift for a fashion-savvy friend! (SHOP)

I’m usually not a fan of these shiny paillette shirts but I must say Margiela does it right! Indeed, Maison Martin Margiela‘s charcoal stretch-jersey top is a typically cool take on the classic t-shirt. The front panel is embellished with hundreds of oversized paillettes. Slim leather pants and you’re good to go! (SHOP)

Alexander McQueenputs a kaleidoscopic spin on its signature skull print with this multicolored scarf. Wrap this soft silk accessory around your neck or tie it to the handle of your favorite tote for a nice splash of colours! (SHOP)

Pernod Absinthe and Kitsuné continue their collaboration in 2013. The collaboration includes a limited-edition Pernod Absinthe bottle design with only 10,000 bottles to be available globally. The French music label will also release a mini-series of video documentaries inspired by Pernod Absinthe and featuring London’s band Is Tropical. The bottle will be available online through Ventes Privées in France and at select retail stores from December 20. Don’t miss this collector edition!

Sunday Girls: the girls we would like to bring home Sundays and present to the family. This week, I’m delighted to present the Viva! Moda outtakes by Remi Kozdra & Kasia Baczulis featuring a stunning Monica Jagaciak. What. A. Body.